Belgium, West Flanders (Bruges). Medal 1869 commemorating the procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, by Hondt, Bronze 47,00 mm, weight 46,55 g., Condition XF/aXF, nice brown patina.
France. Medal commemorating the consecration of the Church of Saint Ambroise in Paris, 1869, by Chaplain, Jules-Clement, Bronze 72 mm, weight 171,08 g., Condition aUNC, large and impressive medal
Belgium, Rupelmonde. Medal 1870 commemorating the construction of a monument to Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) Flemish cartographer by the Circle of Antiquities in Waas, by C. Wiener, tin? / white metal, thickly gilded 50 mm, weight 36,1 g., Condition XF, edge damage, traces of metal checking on the edge, glossy specimen
France, Henry V. Medal 1870, “DIEU LE VEUT. LA FRANCE LE VOUDRA”, Heureuse France, si jamais il est roi - Happy France, if ever he be king, Bronze 22 mm, weight 4,40 g., Condition aUNC, Similar piece in the collection of Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris
France. Medal 1870, Siege of Metz, Marshal Bazaine (1811-1888), commander of the Metz garrison, October 26, 1870, Bronze 22 mm, weight 5,90 g., Condition XF, similar specimen in the collection of the Musée Carnavalet, Paris, France
France. Set of three medals: la Fete Nationale (14.07.1879) 1881, 1894 and Proclamation of the Republic on September 4, 1870:
- Souvenir medal 1881 commemorating 14.07.1789 Bastille Day - National Holiday, Bronze 22 mm, weight 3,70 g., Condition XF - Souvenir medal 1894 commemorating 14.07.1789 Bastille Day - National Holiday, Gilt Bronze 22 mm, weight 4,60 g., Condition aUNC - Proclamation of the Republic medal September 4, 1870, Bronze 22 mm, weight 4,40 g., Condition VF
Germany. Medal circa 1871, Otto von Bismarck, Duke of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Chancellor of the German Empire (1871-1890), Bronze 22 mm, weight 5,80 g., Condition XF, dark patina, similar specimen in the collection of the Musée Carnavalet, Paris, France.
Sweden, Medal by Lea Ahlborn commemorating the death of Queen Lovisa in Stockholm on March 30, 1871, pewter/tin 42 mm, weight 33.42 g., condition XF+, nice luster. Louise was born in August 1828 in the Hague, and was the daughter of Fredrik of the Netherlands and Louise of Prussia. She was chosen as a suitable wife for the Swedish heir to the throne, Karl (XV). Their wedding took place in June 1850 and her official name became Lovisa. In 1859, she became queen of Sweden and Norway. Lovisa and Karl XV were very different, and their relationship was never particularly happy. They had two children, of whom only their daughter reached adulthood. Lovisa devoted herself to charity work and was the patron and founder of several associations, such as a care home for sick children, a school for deaf children, and a society for the establishment of orphanages in Lapland.
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1872 commemorating the Inauguration of Monumental Paintings at the Antwerp Museum, in honor of Nicaise de Keyser (1813-1887) a central figure in 19th century Belgian history painting, by Leopold Wiener, Bronze 68 mm, weight 143,0 g., Condition XF, beautiful chocolate patina, very impressive medal
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1873 commemorating the cordial reception of the members of the Iron and Steel Institute during their visit to Belgium, by J. Moore, Bronze 44 mm, weight 39,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1873-1875 commemorating the opening of the prison in Ypres (Maison d`Arret Cellulaire a Ypres), by G. Jehotte, Bronze 61,00 mm, weight 80,35 g., Condition XF+, nice brown patina with luster.
Chile. Medal 1875 from the International Exhibition, Quinta Normal Park in Santiago, September 1875–January 1876, Minerva—goddess of wisdom, third-class award “Tercer Premio”, Alphee Dubois, Bronze 68 mm, weight 151,20 g, Condition aUNC, Beautiful shiny brown patina
Belgium, Antwerp. Le Lloyd Belge Maritime and Fire Insurance Medal, by F. Baetes, Bronze 37 mm, weight 21,80 g., Condition UNC, Beautiful glossy patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1874-1876 commemorating the opening of the prison in Namur (Maison de Surete Cellulaire a Namur), by G. Jehotte, Bronze 61,00 mm, weight 83,32 g., Condition XF/XF+, nice brown patina with luster.
United Kingdom. University College, London - Malden Prize Medal, 1876, by N. Macphail, BHM 3035, Bronze, 70 mm, weight 148,98 g., Condition UNC, medal in original Macphail, Glasgow, plush lined case. Obverse: bust of classical scholar Henry Malden, professor of Greek at University College London from 1831 until his death in 1876. Reverse: legend around central wreath, without inscription.
Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909), Liege. Medal 1877 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Li?ge , by C. Jehotte F., Bronze 60 mm, weight 86,10 g., Condition XF, nice chocolate patina with luster
Vatican / Pope State. Medallion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the consecration of Pope Pius IX, 1877, Bronze 32,00 mm, weight 15,63 g., Condition aUNC, luster in the background, beautifully patinated mint specimen, prooflike.
France. Medal - Souvenir of the first national celebrations of the Exhibition, June 30, 1878 (Souvenir de la premiere fete nationale de l`Exposition, le 30 juin 1878), brass 28 mm, weight 8,80 g, Condition XF+, nice patina
The 1878 Universal Exposition was the first permitted national holiday since the defeat of Napoleon III in 1871 and the restoration of power by the Conservatives. Those celebrating the 1878 Universal Exposition were also announcing the arrival of the Third Republic, which was proclaimed in France a few months later. Chroniclers noted the enthusiasm of that day, Sunday, June 30, when the tricolor flag triumphed in the streets of Paris. According to the Goncourts, even the hearses carrying the dead to the cemetery were decorated with flags.
Switzerland, Geneva. Medal 1878 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1878), a Geneva-based writer who wrote in French, philosopher, educator, music theorist, author of the treatise “Emile, or On Education” (1762), by Florian F., Bronze 42 mm, weight 39,40 g, Condition aUNC
Belgium, Hainaut, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1880 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Independence, Hainaut Provincial Council, Feast of July 22, 1830-1880, by Hart, Bronze 50 mm, weight 51,90 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina